Fraud Starts Here: The 3 Root Causes No One Wants to Admit

Connie Paglianiti

Published on: 11/06/2025

Fraud doesn’t just happen — it brews in silence, thrives in weak systems, and slips through when no one’s watching. In this post, I break down the three core causes of fraud that most leaders overlook: pressure, opportunity, and justification. Drawing from my own lived experience — both in catching fraud and committing it — this is a no-fluff look at what really puts organisations at risk. If you care about culture, leadership, and accountability, this is a must-read.